Exterior Graphics Care; Vinyl Front End Mask (If Equipped); Windows, Doors, Vents And Locks; Cleaning - Fleetwood Southwind Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Exterior Graphics Care

The pressure sensitive graphics installed on the
exterior surfaces of your motor home require little
maintenance and should be treated similarly to a
painted surface. Here are some guidelines to help
you keep your exterior graphics looking like new.
1. Wash your graphics with any mild car
wash soap solution. Be sure to rinse thor-
oughly.
2. Keep high-pressure wash nozzles at least
1 ⁄ feet from the edge of the graphics.
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High pressure spray may cause the edge of
the graphic to lift and peel away from the
wall surface .
3. Test any cleaning solution on a small sec-
tion of the graphic before using the clean-
ing solution on a larger surface.
4. Do not use any aromatic solvents such as
acetone, MEK, toluene, paint thinner, lac-
quer thinner on your graphics. Any solvent
of this type may soften or smear colors.
5. Do not paint over the graphics with clear or
any other type of paint.
6. Do not let gasoline or other fuels drip or
stay on graphics for any length of time. If a
spill occurs, wipe off and rinse with water
immediately.
7. Do not apply wax over graphics, especially
if the wax contains any petroleum distil-
lates. Wax that has dried between stripes
can be removed by softening it with rub-
bing (isopropyl) alcohol and cotton swabs.
Be sure to rinse the area after cleaning.
8. Be careful when storing your motor home.
The graphic materials should be protected
from prolonged direct sunlight and heat.
VINYL FRONT END MASK
(If Equipped)
The front end vinyl mask must be removed peri-
odically. Paint damage may occur if the mask
is left on while wet for long periods of time.
Never store your coach with the front end mask
attached. The mask is designed for use while
traveling. Always keep your front end mask
clean. To better protect your RV's finish, wax
the area to be covered by your front end mask.
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Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks

Keep moving parts, hinges and latches adjusted
and maintained . Lubricate with a light oil at
least once a year. Check and tighten the screws
holding the windows in place as required. Clean
screens by gently wiping with a damp cloth or
soft flat brush. Not all screens are easily remov-
able, and can be destroyed and will probably
have to be replaced.
Inspect the sealants around doors and
windows every three months. See Sealant
Renewal section.
Lubricate locksets in doors and exterior storage
com part ments at least annually with powdered
graphite. If the motor home is located at a beach
or is exposed to salt air, more frequent lubrica-
tion may be required.
TPO OR FIBERGLASS ROOF

Cleaning

Your new motor home is equipped with a new
roof material called TPO (thermoplastic olefin
or fiberglass). For normal cleaning, standard
household detergents or cleansers may be used.
Use a nonabrasive, common household , non-
scented dishwashing detergent and plenty of
water. Be sure to keep the sidewalls wet to
reduce streaking.
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WARNING
The TPO or Fiberglass roof material is slippery when
it is wet. Care must be exercised to prevent injury
due to slipping and falling.

Care

The TPO or fiberglass roof material itself does
not require annual coatings or additional seal-
ants. Periodic washing with soap and water
is all that is required. (See below for Sealant
Inspection)
The TPO roof material can be cut by sharp
objects. Use caution when loading sharp articles
on the roof. If you add accessories or new
equipment on the roof, be sure the installer is
qualified to work on the TPO roof material. This
is required under the terms of the warranty.